National Education Policy 2020 – Opportunities and Challenges. 125 Marks

Structure of the Essay:

Introduction:

You can start the introduction through following ways:

• Start with a general introduction/anecdote/an example/a short story/a poem/a quote/a recent event or trend etc which can help in describing the need for self-reliance.
• Write a historical perspective with previous examples of National Educational Policies since the British colonial era.

Thesis Statement:

• It is a transition statement between introduction and body of the essay.
• In thesis statement, you should write outline of the body with your own arguments. You should prove these arguments in body of the essay with relevant examples.

Body of the essay:

• Need for a new National Education Policy.
  • Mention shortcomings of the old policy
  • Changing times and the need for innovation.
  • Changes in job profile: machine learning, AI, etc.
• With the continuity from the previous point, write about the National Education Policy 2020.
  • Write the foundational basis of the policy by linking it with ancient India.
  • Write about the provisions of National Education Policy 2020.
  • Describe the significance of these provisions.
  • Mention various challenges in their implementation.
• Significance of National Education Policy 2020 as a whole.
  • Keeping pace with new and emerging technology.
  • Importance of early childhood care.
  • Imparting practical and Vocational Education.
  • Higher Education and its regulation
  • Preparing an ecosystem of innovation.
  • Preparing leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
• Challenges of National Education Policy 2020 as a whole.
  • Mention economic challenges like – lack of funding, the role of private and foreign investment, the role of states in funding etc.
  • Mention political challenges like – issues of Federalism (Coordination and Cooperation among states)
  • Discuss social challenges like – Issues of SC/STs and Minorities, Issue of language, the problem of religious education etc.
  • Discuss challenges in promoting education which enhances the employability.
  • Mention other implementational challenges:
    • Challenges involved in Monitoring, evaluation etc.

Conclusion:

• Conclude with the positive and futuristic perspective regarding the National Education Policy 2020 and its importance.